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Secret Societies

2007 · 60 min

A dense, conspiratorial lecture that feels like a late-night history channel deep dive, earnest and slightly unsettling.

Directed by: Philip Gardiner
Genres: Documentary, History
Starring: Philip Gardiner

Overview: Philip Gardiner has spent his life on a crusade uncovering the truth behind myths, legends and ancient mysteries. In Secret Societies, Gardiner's quest is to uncover truths and secrets of the world's most powerful men in history. Gardiner delves into a world that is formidably hidden from our eyes and finds himself in situations that seem to mirror the fictional world of the Da Vinci Code. Discover the core of the 'Secret Societies' belief systems. Explore the secret origins of Freemasonry and the links to Serpent Cults. Examine the actual members of the "Illuminati," analyze the history of the group in Europe and America.

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Directed by: Philip Gardiner
Genres: Documentary, History
Starring: Philip Gardiner

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: conspiracy
power
mystery
faith
deception
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	1
Realism	7
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Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: documentary, history
Directed by: Philip Gardiner
Starring: Philip Gardiner
Runtime: 60 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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